Healthcare-Associated Infections Bed Shower system
Healthcare-Associated Infections

Bed Shower for HAI Prevention

Universal Decolonization, The Most Effective HAI Prevention Strategy

Healthcare-associated infections affect 1 in 31 hospital patients on any given day. Universal CHG decolonization is the highest-evidence HAI prevention strategy. Bed Shower makes universal decolonization practical for bedridden patients.

1 in 31
Hospital patients have an HAI on any given day (CDC)
$28.4B
Annual cost of HAIs in the US
40%
Reduction in bloodstream infections with universal CHG decolonization
80%
Reduction in C. auris shedding with adequate CHG concentration
Clinical Benefits

How Bed Shower™ Addresses Healthcare-Associated Infections

Enables universal CHG decolonization for all bedridden patients
Reduces CLABSI, CAUTI, SSI, MRSA, VRE, and C. auris transmission
Full-body CHG delivery achieves evidence-based skin concentrations
Automatic internal disinfection prevents cross-contamination
Supports CMS Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program compliance
Reduces HAI-related penalties and readmission costs
Single-nurse operation enables daily bathing compliance
Integrates with existing HAI prevention bundles

Huang SS et al. (NEJM, 2013) demonstrated a 40% reduction in all-cause bloodstream infections with universal CHG decolonization. Gussin GM et al. (CID, 2025) confirmed 80% reduction in C. auris shedding with adequate CHG skin concentration. Bed Shower Wib is the delivery system that makes these outcomes achievable for bedridden patients.

Bed Shower Wib™ for Healthcare-Associated Infections
Case Study

Real-World Outcomes

300-Bed Community HospitalSouthern United States
Challenge

The hospital's SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) for CLABSI and CAUTI was above 1.0, triggering a CMS quality improvement initiative. Existing CHG wipe protocols were inconsistently applied.

Solution

Bed Shower™ Wib™ was deployed hospital-wide as the primary CHG delivery method, replacing CHG wipes for all ICU and high-risk medical-surgical patients.

Result

Combined CLABSI/CAUTI SIR dropped from 1.4 to 0.6 within 12 months. The hospital avoided an estimated $1.2M in HAI-related costs.

"Switching from wipes to in-bed showering was the single most impactful change in our HAI reduction program."

VP of Quality and Patient Safety
Outcome
Combined CLABSI/CAUTI SIR dropped from 1
FAQ

Common Questions About Healthcare-Associated Infections

What HAIs does Bed Shower help prevent?

Bed Shower Wib supports prevention of CLABSI, CAUTI, SSI, MRSA, VRE, C. auris, and other HAIs through universal CHG decolonization. The system's full-body antiseptic delivery achieves the skin concentrations required for effective decolonization across all major HAI pathogens.

How does universal decolonization differ from targeted decolonization?

Universal decolonization applies CHG bathing to all patients regardless of known colonization status. This approach has shown greater HAI reduction than targeted decolonization because it prevents transmission from unidentified carriers and reduces overall unit bioburden.

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